The town of Stø is a very old and unique fishing station with about 200 year round residents. There is a huge amount of fishing activity in Stø because of the fishing station and salmon farm. From the beginning of May until the end of July it is possible to experience the teeming activity in Stø, because of the yearly halibut and coalfish season.

In the middle of town there is a large tern (kittiwake/small seagull) bird colony. There are literally hundreds of nesting birds.

One of Northern Norway's oldest wooden churches is just a short walk from town. Langnes Church dates from the early 15 hundreds.